Watson has apparently bought shares in News Corpthat would allow him to
address the annual general meeting on October 21st, a move that
reportedly brought laughter when announced at the Culture
Committee. Watson had previously questioned Rupert and James
Murdoch over their knowledge of
phone hacking within their company.

The FT reports the Watson will join a large protest movement
that is seeking to launch a shareholder class action lawsuit
alleging a pattern of corruption.